Government Rescues Over 1,000 Kidnap Victims Without Ransom Payments – National Security Adviser
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, disclosed on Monday that the administration led by President Bola Tinubu has successfully rescued over 1,000 kidnap victims without succumbing to ransom demands. Ribadu made this assertion while addressing the public following the recent rescue of 22 students and staff from the Federal University of Gusau, Zamfara State. The […]
Military Vows To Rescue Abducted Kaduna Schoolchildren
In response to the recent surge in attacks and kidnappings targeting school pupils and internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Defense Headquarters has assured the public of its unwavering commitment to ensuring the safe return of all victims. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, the Director of Defense Media Operations Maj. Gen. Edward Buba acknowledged the […]
One dies as abducted Ekiti pupils and staff regain freedom
The pupils and teachers of the Apostolic Faith Montessori School in Emure Ekiti kidnapped on January 29 have regained their freedom. The schoolchildren were released earlier on Sunday. However, the driver, who was also among the abductees, was killed and burnt by the assailants. The Ekiti State Government has also confirmed the release of the […]
Senate summons CBN Gov on state of economy, Summons Security chiefs, for Stop to Kidnappings, Banditry
The Senate, through its committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions has summoned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru made this known while speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, after a closed-door session, said the CBN Governor is […]
President Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to End Banditry, Kidnapping as Police IG launches FCT Special Squad
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has launched a special team tagged the ‘Special Intervention Squad’ to reduce the spate of kidnappings in the FCT. At the launch of the special squad in Abuja, the police boss said the team comprised specially trained mobile police officers who will engage in massive community policing, […]
Kidnappings: Lagos, Osun & Oyo Commands to Deploy Tech & Tactical Assets- IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba said the police commands in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states will deploy technology-based and tactical assets to forestall kidnappings and other ugly incidents happening along the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. To address these issues, the IGP ordered an immediate restructuring of the security architecture on the road to […]
Police Deploys more Personnel on Lagos -Ibadan Highway to Address increased Kidnapping.
The Inspector General of Police, Alkali Usman has assured that the force has increased its presence along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to prevent crimes and combat issues of increased kidnappings in the area. The Police IG who was speaking on the increased rate of kidnappings along the South-West Road – spoke during the 57th session of […]
